hell

US /hel/
UK /hel/
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1.

Hölle

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering, often traditionally depicted as a place of perpetual fire beneath the earth where the wicked are punished after death

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According to some beliefs, sinners go to hell.
Nach einigen Überzeugungen gehen Sünder in die Hölle.
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone in hell.
Der Prediger sprach von Feuer und Schwefel in der Hölle.
2.

Hölle, Elend, Qual

a place or state of misery, torment, or destruction

:
War is hell for those who experience it.
Krieg ist die Hölle für diejenigen, die ihn erleben.
The traffic jam was absolute hell.
Der Stau war die absolute Hölle.
1.

Hölle, Teufel

used to express anger, annoyance, or emphasis

:
What the hell are you doing?
Was zum Teufel machst du da?
Go to hell!
Geh zur Hölle!